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Extra Extra: Englewood's Taylor Townsend Eliminated From French Open, Is Still Awesome

By Jon Graef in News on Jun 1, 2014 9:00PM

  • Taylor Townsend, the teen who grew up in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, was eliminated from the third round of the French Open. She's still awesome, though. [Sun-Times]
  • Shedd’s blind sea lion is feeling comfortable and acclimating to new home. [DNAinfo]
  • Some dolt wants Kanye West to run for mayor. [Consequence Of Sound]
  • Gov. Quinn is lobbying Democrats on an income tax hike extension. [Trib]
  • David Burke is planning more restaurants in Chicago. [Crain's]

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